Full job descriptionInterim Head of Human Resources
Central Belt Scotland | Hybrid Working | Salary up to £90,000
Reed HR are delighted to be partnering exclusively with our client to recruit an experienced Interim Head of Human Resources. This is a key leadership appointment with responsibility for leading a sizeable HR function and driving strategic people initiatives across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR leader with a proven track record of leading large-scale HR operations, organisational transformation programmes, and stakeholder engagement within a unionised environment. There is also potential for this role to develop into a permanent opportunity for the right individual.
The Role
Reporting into the executive leadership team, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership across all aspects of the people function, leading a team of 18+ HR professionals, including 3 direct reports.
Key areas of responsibility include:
*Leading and developing a high-performing HR function
*Driving organisational transformation and change initiatives
*Overseeing Recruitment, Payroll & Benefits, and HR Shared Services
*Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and trade unions
*Ensuring effective people strategies are aligned to organisational objectives
*Supporting workforce planning, employee engagement, and organisational development
*Delivering continuous improvement across HR processes and service delivery
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
*Significant experience leading a large HR function at a senior level
*Demonstrable experience delivering organisational transformation and change programmes
*Strong leadership and people management experience, including managing multi-disciplinary teams
*Experience working within a unionised environment and engaging with trade union representatives
*Strategic HR expertise combined with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach
*Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills


Package & Benefits
*Salary up to £90,000
*Flexible working through a Flexi Time scheme
*Hybrid Working
*Opportunity to make a significant organisational impact
*Potential for the role to become permanent
This is an immediate requirement, and we are keen to speak with experienced HR leaders who are available at short notice.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Evelyn Costello

Reed HR